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10,000 Sim Trials Run
PIT

Pittsburgh Pirates

Away

55-55 (26-27 Away)

Last 5 Form
W W L L L
Projected Final Score
6.1 4.2
Projected Total: 10.3 (O/U: 7.9)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
PIT: -125 | CIN: +110
CIN

Cincinnati Reds

Home

51-57 (24-30 Home)

Last 5 Form
W L W L W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Pittsburgh Pirates Win Prob
63.0%
+7.4% Value Edge
Cincinnati Reds Win Prob
37.0%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Pittsburgh Pirates to win outright in 63.0% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: PIT -1.5 / CIN +1.5
PIT covers (+135) +9.3% Edge 51.9%
CIN covers (-160) 48.1%
Total O/U: 7.9
OVER (-105) +17.0% Edge 68.2%
UNDER (-115) 31.8%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: PIT starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.023) and Slugging (+0.029).
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at CIN's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: CIN enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 64%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Pittsburgh Pirates winning outright in 63.0% of run trials, with a projected score of PIT 6.0 - CIN 4.3. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with PIT -1.5 covering in 51.9% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the OVER 7.9 which hit in 68.2% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
51.3%
+2.5% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+105
Implied Probability: 48.8%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **51.3%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Paul Skenes (K%: 30.4%, BB%: 7.3%) faces CIN's top of the order (avg OBP: 34.1%). Home starter Hunter Greene (K%: 30.9%, BB%: 7.4%) matchups against PIT's first three hitters (avg OBP: 35.0%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+2.5%) at +105.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

PIT

Paul Skenes

Away Starter
ERA 3.97
WHIP 1.16
Record 9-11
IP 149.2
SO 179
GS 28
CIN

Hunter Greene

Home Starter
ERA 6.83
WHIP 1.37
Record 2-2
IP 27.2
SO 33
GS 5

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Pittsburgh Pirates

Cincinnati Reds

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Pittsburgh Pirates

L @ Cincinnati Reds
2 - 3 | Jul 30, 2026
L vs Arizona Diamondbacks
0 - 3 | Jul 29, 2026
L vs Arizona Diamondbacks
7 - 8 | Jul 28, 2026
W vs Arizona Diamondbacks
3 - 2 | Jul 27, 2026
W vs Chicago Cubs
8 - 7 | Jul 26, 2026

Cincinnati Reds

W vs Pittsburgh Pirates
3 - 2 | Jul 30, 2026
L vs Cleveland Guardians
1 - 6 | Jul 29, 2026
W vs Cleveland Guardians
2 - 0 | Jul 28, 2026
L vs Cleveland Guardians
5 - 6 | Jul 28, 2026
W @ St. Louis Cardinals
5 - 3 | Jul 26, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Cincinnati Reds defeated Pittsburgh Pirates
3 - 2 | Jul 30, 2026
Home Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Cincinnati Reds
9 - 4 | Jun 28, 2026
Away Cincinnati Reds defeated Pittsburgh Pirates
9 - 7 | Jun 27, 2026
Away Cincinnati Reds defeated Pittsburgh Pirates
6 - 4 | Jun 26, 2026
Home Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Cincinnati Reds
1 - 0 | May 03, 2026

Injury Reports

Pittsburgh Pirates 40 reported

P Alessandro Ercolani
60-Day
P Alexis Torres
- Full Season
P Andrew Moore
7-Day
C Angel Nieto
7-Day
P Anthony Solometo
- Full Season
P Bryan Mena
7-Day
P Cameron Keshock
60-Day
P Carlos Mateo
60-Day
OF Carter Gwost
60-Day
P Clevari Tejada
- Full Season
P Darwin Roa
60-Day
P Dominic Perachi
- Full Season
SS Eddie Rynders
60-Day
C Edgleen Perez
60-Day
C Endy Rodríguez
60-Day
OF Enmanuel Rosas
7-Day
OF Fernando Triana
7-Day
P Jaiker Garcia
60-Day
1B Jared Jones
7-Day
P Jesus Travieso
60-Day
P Jose Regalado
- Full Season
P Joshua Loeschorn
7-Day
P Junior Flores
- Full Season
P Keuri Almonte
- Full Season
P Kirby Yates
15-Day
SS Konnor Griffin
60-Day
P Kyle Larsen
7-Day
P Mervin Maiz
60-Day
P Micael De La Cruz
60-Day
P Michael Gibson
7-Day
IF Michell Ojeda
60-Day
P Mitch Keller
60-Day
P Owen Kellington
7-Day
P Pietro Albanez-Rienzo
60-Day
P Pitterson Rosa
7-Day
P Ryan Harbin
- Full Season
RF Ryan O'Hearn
10-Day
P Seth Hernandez
60-Day
2B Termarr Johnson
- Full Season
C Victor Familia
7-Day

Cincinnati Reds 35 reported

P Andre Vasquez
60-Day
OF Anthony Stephan
- Full Season
P Anyer Laureano
60-Day
P Ben Brutti
60-Day
CF Blake Dunn
60-Day
P Braden Osbolt
7-Day
P Braillin Cordero
60-Day
P Brandon Leibrandt
7-Day
P Christian Lopez
60-Day
P Cole Schoenwetter
- Full Season
C Connor Burns
60-Day
OF Diego Munoz
60-Day
C Dylan King
7-Day
P Edgar Lugo
60-Day
P Gabe Starks
- Full Season
P Graham Ashcraft
60-Day
P Hunter Greene
60-Day
IF Jaset Martinez
60-Day
3B Ke'Bryan Hayes
10-Day
P Luis Pimentel
7-Day
P Luke Holman
60-Day
OF Mason Neville
7-Day
1B Michael Toglia
10-Day
P Nestor Lorant
60-Day
P Nick Sando
- Full Season
P Ovis Portes
60-Day
P Reynardo Cruz
60-Day
SS Ricky Cabrera
- Full Season
P Sam Benschoter
7-Day
CF Shane Sasaki
60-Day
P Sheng-En Lin
60-Day
1B Spencer Steer
10-Day
P Trevor Kuncl
- Full Season
P Ty Floyd
60-Day
SS Victor Acosta
7-Day